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Pass It On

Sales Rank:1409
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Artist(s):

Dave Holland Sextet

Tracks:

The Sum of All Parts
Fast Track
Lazy Snake
Double Vision
Equality
Modern Times
Rivers Run
Processional
Pass It On

Pass It On features newly-realized arrangements of some potent Holland compositions from past recordings, including "Lazy Snake" and "Equality" (from 1995's Dream of the Elders), the uptempo burner "Double Vision" (from 1984's Seeds of Time), the dynamic, mood-shifting suite "Rivers Run" (written for Dave's former duets partner from the mid-'70s, saxophonist Sam Rivers, and originally appearing on 1988's Triplicate), "Processional" (from 1989's Extensions) and "Modern Times" (from the 1995 Gateway recording, Homecoming). "Some of the compositions that I've written in the past evolve in my mind a little bit over time," says Holland, who is perhaps the most prolific bassist-composer since Charles Mingus. "When we first recorded some of these pieces, they were done in more stripped-down versions with different instrumentation, and I was starting to hear them as being possible for a larger ensemble. One of the advantages of the sextet is that it's still a smaller unit than big band or octet but it also gives you a lot of options in terms of orchestrating and utilizing backgrounds, either from the three horns or if one of the horns is soloing, from the other two horns. So I thought that was a good way to fill out these old compositions and expand on them a little bit where something new could happen. And, of course, this group of people brings some new creative ideas to the pieces." In addition to reinventing those previously recorded pieces, Holland also introduces two new compositions in the buoyant swinger "Fast Track" (based on the chord changes to George Gershwin's "The Man I Love") and the spirited, gospel-tinged title track which carries the kind of jubilant, uplifting feel inherent in the music of the Brotherhood of the Breath led by the South African-born Scottish musician Chris McGregor, an important mentor for Holland in the early part of his career. Eubanks also contributes the stirring, African-flavored opening track, "The Sum of All Parts." Says Holland, "I'm a big fan of Robin's compositions. I've featured him pretty much on every CD that I've done since 1987 and he's been a great asset, not just as a trombonist but as a composer." While Holland has eschewed piano with his long-standing quintet (featuring trombonist Eubanks, saxophonist Chris Potter, vibraphonist Steve Nelson, and drummer Nate Smith), he revels in the beautiful voicings and refined touch that pianist Miller brings to the sextet on Pass It On. "Of course, I have played with a lot of pianists over the years, including Hank Jones, Herbie Hancock, and others, but in my own projects I never really conceptualized a group with piano. Mulgrew certainly is within that tradition of great accompanists as well as being a wonderfully original soloist. He is such a rich and deeply-rooted musician in the great tradition of the piano but, of course, is always forward-thinking and forward-moving in his conception. What he brings to the ensemble is something that I'm always looking for, which is that dialogue and communication and interaction between the rhythm section and the horns when they're soloing. So Mulgrew was really the ideal pianist for me. It was a very great honor for me to have him involved in this music." Harland's ability to engage in dialogue with the rest of the musicians throughout the course of a given piece comes directly out of the great tradition of such highly interactive drummers as Roy Haynes, Tony Williams, and Jack DeJohnette, all of whom Holland has played and recorded with. "What Eric does is totally in touch with what's going on in the music and in touch with what I'm playing," says Dave. "Within the group there's always a dialogue going on within the rhythm section. I love that kind of thing. I love the sparring and the back and forth. For me, that's what it's all about. It's not just about a background rhythm section that's just laying down a sort of generic pad for soloists to play on. I like it to be a true conversation where the soloists get really inside the rhythm section."

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Chris Botti: Live (With Orchestra and Special Guests) [Blu-ray]

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December 2005. Los Angeles, California. Trumpeter Chris Botti, on the heels of his break-through gold certified album "When I Fall In Love", and the record-breaking follow up "To Love Again", plays two triumphant shows at the Wilshire Theatre backed by a full orchestra and his virtuosic band. Playing repertoire mostly culled from these two hit albums, Chris is joined onstage by some of the world's most accomplished singers and musicians (in order of appearance) Sting, Jill Scott, Paula Cole, Burt Bacharach, Renee Olstead, Paul Buchanan and Gladys Knight. Filmed for the PBS Special "Chris Botti Live With Orchestra and Special Guests"....and now available on Blu-ray Disc. Presented in full 1080 High Definition and stunning high-fidelity uncompressed surround sound.

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Michael Flatley - Lord of the Dance

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Takes irish dancing to spectacular new heights. Studio: Uni Dist Corp. (mca) Release Date: 01/09/2007 Starring: Michael Flatley Run time: 93 minutes Rating: Nr

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Whipped Cream & Other Delights (40th Anniversary Edition)

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Artist(s):

Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass

Tracks:

A Taste of Honey
Green Peppers
Tangerine
Bittersweet Samba
Lemon Tree
Whipped Cream
Love Potion No. 9
Garbanzo
Ladyfingers
Butterball
Peanuts
Lollipops and Roses
Rosemary
Blueberry Park

40th Anniversary Edition Of The Classic Album!

1965's Whipped Cream & Other Delights transformed Herb Alpert & The Tijuana into bonafide superstars, spending an incredible 8 straight weeks at the top of the charts. The album was not only memorable for its music, but for the iconic cover art which featured model Dolores Erickson strategically swathed in whipped cream. The original twelve tracks revolve around the theme of food and include such classics the triple Grammy-winning hit, "A Taste of Honey" and the Dating Game theme "Whipped Cream." This special 40th Anniversary edition features two studio bonus tracks along with a 20-page booklet and a collector's poster.

Each album in the Herb Alpert Signature Series features meticulously remastered sound, deluxe packaging, detailed liner notes, and an intro by Herb Alpert containing personal recollections and anecdotes.

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Lifeboat

Sales Rank:1821
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Artist(s):

Jimmy Herring

Tracks:

Scapegoat Blues
Only When It's Light
New Moon
Lifeboat Serenade
One Strut
Jungle Book Overture
Lost
Transients
Gray Day
Splash

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Notes from the Village

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Artist(s):

Anat Cohen

Tracks:

Washington Square Park / Anat Cohen
Until You're In Love Again/ Anat Cohen
Siboney / Ernesto Lecouna
After The Rain / John Coltrane
J Blues / Anat Cohen
Lullaby for the Naive Ones / Anat Cohen
A Change is Gonna Come / Sam Cooke
Jitterbug Waltz / Thomas 'Fats' Waller

Rising jazz star Anat Cohen leads her New York all-star quartet through fresh originals, tunes by Fats Waller, John Coltrane, Sam Cooke and Ernesto Lecuona. This captivating, soulful album builds on Cohen's acclaimed 2007 releases 'Noir' and 'Poetica' capturing the thrilling energy of her live shows, and proving her to be an artistically adventurous writer and performer.

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Metamorphosis

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Artist(s):

Maysa

Tracks:

Simpatico
My Destiny
Never Really Ever
Let's Figure It Out (A Song for Bluey)
I Need a Man
Higher Love
Take Me Away
Happy Feelings - Maysa, Johnson, Angela
Love So True
Walk Away - Maysa, Johnson, Melvin Lor
Grateful
A Conversation with the Universe

Maysa's 2008 Shanachie Records release, Metamorphosis, is a 12 song tour de force of Maysa originals! As one of the most unique soul/jazz vocalists of the past fifteen years, she has been the featured lead vocalist of the groove/dance ensemble Incognito and Stevie Wonder's Wonderlove. Special guest artists, Najee and Nick Colionne along with hit making producers Rex Rideout (Ledisi, Will Downing, Angie Stone), Ronnie Garrett (Toni Braxton, Aaliyah, Patti LaBelle) and Chris 'Big Dog' Davis (Kim Waters, Phil Perry, George Clinton), combine to make Maysa's vision a reality. Highlights include the Brazilian-tinge 'Simpatico, Maysa's provocative 'I Need A Man' and 'Walk Away'.

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Orange Blossoms

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Tracks:

Orange Blossoms
The Devil You Know
Everything Good Is Bad
She Don't Know
The Truth
WYLF
On Fire
Move It On
Higher You Climb
Dew Drops
Ybor City
I Believe (In Everything)

ORANGE BLOSSOMS, produced by long-time cohort Dan Prothero and Grey, was recorded in north Florida and boasts some of Grey's most profound and moving music to date. The album features 12 songs (including 11 Grey originals) inspired by Grey's life experiences and visionary observations. With long-time friend and guitarist Daryl Hance, bassist/organist Adam Scone, drummer Anthony Cole, and the Hercules Horns of saxophonist Art Edmaiston and trumpeter Dennis Marion, Grey moves effortlessly from gospel-tent fervor to Southern-fried rockers to deeply emotional soul. ORANGE BLOSSOMS is a groove-driven masterpiece fueled by JJ's gritty, smoldering vocals and intense, funk-infused guitar and keyboard work.

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Songs That Got Us Through WWII

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Artist(s):

Various Artists

Tracks:

Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy - Prince, Hughie
I'll Be Seeing You - Fain, Sammy
Don't Get Around Much Anymore - Ellington, Duke
Till Then - Marcus, Sol
G.I. Jive - Mercer, Johnny
I'll Walk Alone - Cahn, Sammy
When the Lights Go on Again (All over the World) - Benjamin, Bennie
Yours - Rodriguez, Augustin
Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate the Positive - Arlen, Harold
I Don't Want to Walk Without You - Loesser, Frank
I Wonder - Gant, Cecil
Long Ago (And Far Away) - Gershwin, Ira
I'll Get By (As Long as I Have You) - Ahlert, Fred E.
(There'll Be Bluebirds Over) The White Cliffs of Dover - Burton, Nat
Comin' in on a Wing and a Prayer - Adamson, Harold
Sentimental Journey - Brown, Les
Waiting for the Train to Come In - Block, Martin
It's Been a Long, Long Time - Cahn, Sammy

They may have rationed meat, milk, canned goods, and gasoline, but there was no limit to the musical talent during World War II. Morale-boosting sounds on the home front and "over there" were one of the Allies' most potent weapons. WWII gave birth to many of the 1940s' most popular artists and songs, as well as many of the most important independent record labels. Songs That Got Us Through WWII is the first of a two-volume series collecting the hits that kept the home fires burning and brought a little bit of America to the G.I.s overseas. Compiled and developed by singer/songwriter/music historian Billy Vera, Vol. 1 features many of the era's biggest artists, including The Andrews Sisters, Frank Sinatra, Duke Ellington, The Mills Brothers, The Ink Spots, Harry James, and many more.

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When My Heart Finds Christmas

Sales Rank:1245
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Artist(s):

Jr. Harry Connick

Tracks:

Sleigh Ride
When My Heart Finds Christmas
(It Must've Been Ol') Santa Claus
Blessed Dawn of Christmas Day
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
Little Drummer Boy
Ave Maria
Parade of the Wooden Soldiers
What Child Is This?
Christmas Dreaming
I Pray on Christmas
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
O Holy Night
What Are You Doing New Year's Eve?

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